recession
recession
a period when the economy is doing badly and business activity falls
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recession with Russian translation
recession usage examples
Рецессия сильно ударила по местным ресторанам.
The recession hit local restaurants hard.
Во время рецессии многие семьи сократили расходы.
During the recession, many families cut back on spending.
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recession synonyms
What's the difference between recession / depression / slump / downturn / slowdown
the standard term for a period of declining economic activity
The country fell into recession last year.
a much deeper and longer-lasting economic decline than a recession
The Great Depression caused massive unemployment.
an economic decline that sounds less formal and often shorter-term than recession
Sales went into a slump after the holidays.
a decline in business or economic conditions, often milder than recession
The market is showing a slight downturn.
a reduction in the speed of economic growth, not always a full recession
There has been a slowdown in manufacturing output.
a formal term for the economy getting smaller rather than growing
The economy experienced a contraction in the second quarter.
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How to pronounce recession and what this word means
recession means recession. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce recession
/rɪˈseʃən/
recession translation
recession
recession examples
The recession hit local restaurants hard.
recession transcription
/rɪˈseʃən/, /rɪˈsɛʃən/
Questions about this word
recession meaning: what does it mean?
a period when the economy is doing badly and business activity falls
recession pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
recession is pronounced as /rɪˈseʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
recession definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The recession hit local restaurants hard. Translation: Рецессия сильно ударила по местным ресторанам.
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